Best Higher Education Administration Schools Near Manitowoc, WI

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Manitowoc, Wisconsin has 2 accredited schools offering higher education administration programs, with tuition ranging from $51,170 to $66,768 per year for indexed programs. Manitowoc has a population of about 34,553. Median household income is $62,133 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Wisconsin, the top-earning higher education administration-related role is Education Administrators, Postsecondary at a median $124,960 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Higher Education Administration Schools to Manitowoc

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer higher education administration programs near Manitowoc, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Manitowoc city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Manitowoc. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Marquette University

Milwaukee, WI 74.3 miles from Manitowoc
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
75.3 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 81%
Graduation rate 82%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $78,257
Avg net price $31,487/yr
Tuition
In‑state$51,170
Out‑of‑state$51,170
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 120

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Alverno College

Milwaukee, WI 78.4 miles from Manitowoc
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
48.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,145
Avg net price $22,540/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 50

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

Whitewater, WI 102.2 miles from Manitowoc
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
67.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,356
Avg net price $14,158/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 85

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Edgewood College

Madison, WI 113.1 miles from Manitowoc
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
56.0 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 76%
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,728
Avg net price $26,113/yr
Tuition
In‑state$35,860
Out‑of‑state$35,860
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 49

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

La Crosse, WI 177.7 miles from Manitowoc
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
75.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,378
Avg net price $16,210/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 63

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Wisconsin schools on the Wisconsin higher education administration page.

Higher Education Administration Wages Near Manitowoc

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Wisconsin, statewide)
Education Administrators, Postsecondary $124,960
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $62,690
Instructional Coordinators $83,000
Training and Development Specialists $70,770
Education Administrators, All Other $88,470
Education Teachers, Postsecondary $74,790
Social and Community Service Managers $82,130
Human Resources Specialists $70,540

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Manitowoc at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 34,553 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $62,133 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 23.8% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited higher education administration schools are near Manitowoc, WI?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering higher education administration programs near Manitowoc. The closest is Marquette University in Milwaukee, WI (74.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Alverno College (78.4 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying higher education administration roles in Wisconsin?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying higher education administration-related roles in Wisconsin are: Education Administrators, Postsecondary ($124,960), Education Administrators, All Other ($88,470), Instructional Coordinators ($83,000). Wages for Manitowoc workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Sheboygan instead of Manitowoc?

Sheboygan, WI is 24.6 miles from Manitowoc and has its own set of local higher education administration programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Manitowoc an affordable place to study higher education administration?

Manitowoc’s median household income of $62,133 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Manitowoc while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Wisconsin public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Other Programs Available in Manitowoc

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Manitowoc:

Data verified: September 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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